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R4 PBM

2010 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,307 mi
Last recorded135,307 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 PBM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 135,307 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 131,219 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 126,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 124,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,707 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 111,413 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 106,533 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,888 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,505 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,683 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 65,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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R4 PBM is a 2010 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R4 PBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R4 PBM registered?

R4 PBM is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2010.

Is R4 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 PBM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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